--- title: "REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - TESTING TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED" published: "2018-08-09" --- # REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - TESTING TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited in Southampton, is for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) titled "Testing Training and Qualifications." This procurement, categorised under training software packages, is currently at the award stage, following its completion on 1st June 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 4th June 2018 and will continue until 1st June 2019. The tender, which was published on 16th May 2018, requires suppliers to provide ongoing training in agile testing and software testing, with training courses planned to be held within the Southampton area, particularly at OS offices in Nursling. The estimated value of the contract is £23,000, with a minimum value of £500. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in training and development, particularly those focusing on software testing and related qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the limited procurement method which is designed for competitive quotations below threshold value. Companies engaged in software development, computer audit, and testing services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially those able to deliver training services locally. ## Notice OS is the national mapping agency of Britain and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance, and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business, and individuals. Further information can be found on our website: http://www.os.uk This RFQ sets out OS's requirements for the provision for; ongoing training and qualifications for our test practice including agile testing, test automation, software testing, advanced test and management, fundamentals of testing. Training courses to be held either in the OS offices in Nursling or in the Southampton or area. Please see RFQ for details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7e59b-66b3-4de4-a6f5-4ba61953d77e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 May 2018 | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 1 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TSG TRAINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48931000 - Training software package - 72212931 - Training software development services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2018 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7e59b-66b3-4de4-a6f5-4ba61953d77e - 24 May 2018 at 14:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf88040c-b953-4c52-a08b-28f905602d9a - 16 May 2018 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf88040c-b953-4c52-a08b-28f905602d9a - 16 May 2018 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf88040c-b953-4c52-a08b-28f905602d9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7e59b-66b3-4de4-a6f5-4ba61953d77e 9th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf88040c-b953-4c52-a08b-28f905602d9a 24th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d72d6f7-a553-4ace-93c2-80b7ff86daca RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0999c624-a496-4e2f-9289-b9823a40173c Clarification Questions & Responses Update 1 ## Notice URLs - http://www.os.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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